Anglesea

Population growth drivers in Anglesea are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Anglesea is around 3,463, showing an increase of 255 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was 3,208. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,286 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024), along with an additional 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 35 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Anglesea has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, outperforming the Rest of Vic. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area (released in 2024 with a base year of 2022) and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections (released in 2023) adjusted to SA2 levels for areas not covered. By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by 70 persons, reflecting a decline of 4.5% over the 17 years due to anticipated lower quartile growth of regional areas nationwide.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Anglesea when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Anglesea experienced around 26 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Approximately 133 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with another eight approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling is estimated to accommodate 2.3 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average cost of $1,088,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $9.1 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting Anglesea's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Anglesea records significantly lower building activity, at 52.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties.

New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (93.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (7.0%), maintaining Anglesea's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The location has approximately 140 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Despite stable or declining population forecasts, Anglesea may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Anglesea has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the region. Key initiatives include the Anglesea Community and Health Hub Precinct Plan, Eden Project Anglesea, Anglesea Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plan, and Anglesea Kindergarten Infrastructure Planning Project.

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The employment environment in Anglesea shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Anglesea has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate in the area is 2.4%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,594 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

The workforce participation rate in Anglesea is somewhat below the standard at 57.8%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. Census responses indicate that a high 35.4% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, professional & technical services have employment levels at 2.2 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 7.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, labour force decreased by 0.4% and employment declined by 0.6%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, the labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Anglesea's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2023 shows median income in Anglesea suburb was $44,098 and average income was $74,376. This compares to Rest of Vic.'s median income of $50,954 and average income of $62,728 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.25% since financial year ended June 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $47,736 and estimated average income would be around $80,512. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Anglesea are at the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that majority of residents (30.5%, or 1,056 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to broader area where this group also represents 30.3%. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, suggesting strong purchasing power. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Anglesea is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Anglesea's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Anglesea stood at 54.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (27.4%) or rented (18.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Anglesea was $405, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285 and the national average of $375.

Anglesea has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.5% of all households, consisting of 23.3% couples with children, 39.2% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

Anglesea shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Anglesea's educational attainment notably exceeds broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 44.3% possess university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. and 28.6% in SA4 region. This significant educational edge places Anglesea favourably for knowledge-based prospects. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%).

Vocational credentials are notably represented, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 17.5%. A substantial 24.1% of the population is currently engaged in formal education, including 7.6% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Anglesea has five active public transport stops. These are served by two routes offering a total of 75 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited with residents typically 641 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the dominant mode at 89%, while walking accounts for 6%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 35.4% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages ten trips daily across all routes, equating to about fifteen weekly trips per individual stop.

Anglesea's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Anglesea based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with younger cohorts having very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 1,946 people), compared to 50.5% across the rest of Victoria.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.9 and 7.8% of residents respectively, while 66.4% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in the rest of Victoria. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 33.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,173 people), higher than the 23.9% in the rest of Victoria. Although health outcomes among seniors are strong, they rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Anglesea is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Anglesea's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.4% of its population born in Australia, 92.0% being citizens, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 40.1% of people in Anglesea. However, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.0% compared to 0.1% across Rest of Vic..

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.4%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (13.0%). Notably, Scottish (11.3%) and French (0.6%) were overrepresented, while Hungarian (0.3%) was slightly higher than the regional average of 0.2%.

Anglesea ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Anglesea is 54 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and also considerably older than the national norm of 38. Compared to the Rest of Vic., the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 20.0% in Anglesea, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 6.9%. This concentration of the 65-74 cohort is well above the national average of 9.5%. Since the Census in 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 10.4% to 12.3% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.3% to 9.3%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 17.0% to 15.3%. By 2041, Anglesea is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 35 people (12%) from 287 to 323. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 cohorts.